Ralph was preceded in death by; mother Vivian Wilson and father Avery Gideon; brother Cecil Gideon and brother Kenneth Gideon
Ralph is survived by; son Ralph Gideon Jr. and wife Cheryl, daughter Shawna Gideon; their mother Darinda McCord, granddaughter Chloe Martinez, grandson Ralph "Trey" Leon Gideon, great granddaughter Lillie Gideon and great granddaughter Haylie Gideon; sister Wanda Fallin; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, friends and other family members.
The family will receive friends and extended family for a memorial service on Sunday, September 23, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com for the Gideon family.